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Impact of silver nanoparticle contamination on the genetic diversity of natural bacterial assemblages in estuarine sediments.
Environmental science & technology - 15 Jun 2009
Bradford Adam, Handy Richard D, Readman James W, Atfield Andrew, Mühling Martin
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Recent advancements in the nanotechnology industry have seen a growing interest in integrating silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) into consumer and medical products. To date, there has been little research into the toxicological impact that Ag-NPs will have when they enter the marine realm. Of particular concern are the possible effects of Ag-NPs on natural bacterial assemblages, given the antimicrobial activity of...
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